I had the chance to hear this banger a few months ago. Glad it’s seeing the light of day. Here Chuck takes us through those various levels of intoxication. Production from Tapez. [audio:https://www.fakeshoredrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Chuck-L.I.-Level-Up.mp3|titles=Chuck L.I. – Level Up]
Month: April 2011
Lord Reign x Mikkey Halsted – Rep The Midwest
Off Lord Reign’s The Charles Lee Ray Chronicles mixtape. Here he gets an assist from Mr. Halsted for his first single. They rep for the Middle of the Map on this one. Lord Reign ft. Mikkey halsted – Rep the Midwest (Prod. So Simple Productions).wmv
Video: Rockie Fresh – Life On The Otherside: Episode 3
Episode 3 of Rockie’s “Life On The Otherside” series takes us out on the “The Otherside Tour.” Rockie hits Ann Aarbor and Madison with Twista, comes home for two shows with Patrick Stump (of Fall Out Boy) and in the end greets a swarm of fans in Bloomington, IN. The momentum doesn’t stop when it…
DJ Khaled Ft. Twista, Ludacris, T-Pain, Busta Rhymes, Mavado, Birdman, Ace Hood, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Bun B, Game & Waka Flocka – Welcome To My Hood (Remix)
Twista is in good company here, so the longest video title in history gets a post. Of course I’m biased, but you already know who had the best verse. Spotted: RR
Mixtape: Furiou$tylez x DJ Vic Lloyd – Puttin’ The Street Back In Streetwear, Vol. 1
For the one year anniversary of the Furiou$tylez Collection, Furious himself & Vic Lloyd put together this tape featuring 20 brand new joints from Chicago’s finest. Tree, Sly Polaroid, Naledge, Big Homie D.O.E., Mikkey Halsted and Willie (of Day 26) just to name a few. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download link.
Mixtape: Young General – Hip Hop 4 Adults Vol. 1
Download link, tracklist and new video below the cut. 18 and over only please. Chicago, IL, April 26, 2011 – Let’s Get It Records and Young General are proud to announce the arrival of Hip-Hop 4 Adults, vol. 1, the Chicago mixtape debut of Young General. Mixed and recorded at The Attic and The Ambulance Factory…
Sound Familiar? L.E.P. x Rick Ross Edition
What do L.E.P. and Rick Ross have in common you ask?
FSD Giveaway: Devin The Dude @ Reggie’s – May 3rd
One of my favorite entertainers, Devin The Dude, hits Chicago next Tuesday (May 3rd) for a peformance alongside the Coughee Brothers at Reggie’s Rock Club. The show is 18+ and tickets can be purchased for cheap right here. However, I do have 5 pairs to give away to the FSD Readers. All you have to…
Video: A.J. Crew – Wayfarers
Directed by Kevin Hartmann. A.J. borrows a Dilated People’s classic (and one of my all-time favorites) for the first offering from Free Agency – The Remaster. Look for the project to drop early next month.
Video: L.E.P. Bogus Boys @ Harper High’s Peace Day Rally
The Bogus Boys care, if don’t nobody else care. L.E.P. recently took some time out of their busy schedules to perform at Harper High School’s Peace Day Rally in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. Count and Moonie flicked with fans, performed for the crowd and were even presented with an award. Giving back is the gift…